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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,213.68, 29,272.92 and 11,781.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,213.68, 29,272.92 and 11,781.68 is: 16,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,213.68 : 29,272.92 = 11,781.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,213.68/29,272.92 = 11,781.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,213.68x = 29,272.92 × 11,781.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,213.68x = 344,884,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,884,176.11/21,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,257.63

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